Mineral rights in Brooke County, West Virginia
Brooke County is a quieter corner of West Virginia's mineral market, with 4 permits in the last 24 months — which can mean motivated owners and less buyer competition.
- 4
- Permits · 24 mo
- 17.5%
- Avg lease royalty
down 67% vs prior 24 months
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Brooke County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Expand Energy | 4 |
What the record says
Brooke County recorded 4 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 12 in the prior 24 months. Development here is overwhelmingly horizontal (100% of recent permits, averaging 1,446-foot laterals) — modern pad development that drains whole sections at a time. Most activity targets the Marcellus play of the Appalachian basin.
Leasing has kept pace: 629 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 17.5% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Brooke County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Brooke County, West Virginia?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Expand Energy. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Brooke County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Brooke County average about 17.5% royalty. Individual terms vary with acreage position, competition, and the operator — treat this as a market reference point, not a quote.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Brooke County?
Start with the Brooke County clerk's deed records and the county appraisal roll, then verify against state regulator filings. Our title search guide walks through the process, and the Mineral Eagle platform links these records for the whole county.
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Buying in Brooke County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.